Destinates is a word that means to determine or assign someone or something to a particular course of action or purpose. Synonyms for the word destines may include designates, specifies and earmarks. These words imply that someone or something has been selected for a particular purpose or fate. Other synonyms for destinates include predetermines, predestines and ordains. These words suggest that someone or something has been predetermined to fulfill a certain destiny or fate. No matter which synonym is used, they all imply some level of choice or predestination when it comes to assigning someone or something a particular course of action or purpose.